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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.72, 12,197.70 and 2,585.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.72, 12,197.70 and 2,585.92 is: 3,878.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.72 : 12,197.70 = 2,585.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.72/12,197.70 = 2,585.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.72x = 12,197.70 × 2,585.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.72x = 31,542,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,542,276.38/8,131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.92

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